The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.2
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
67%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,120
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Reach Cooperative Trust
- Head
- Co Headteacher Emily/ Alex Bell/ Hoyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Location
Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedbridge Primary School
Primary · Very close
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 832m away
Newlands Primary School
Primary · 915m away
Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit
Primary · 938m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.1km away
Salterns School
Special school · 1.2km away
Tanners Brook Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tanners Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Redbridge Community School a selective school?
No. Redbridge Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Redbridge Community School's Ofsted rating?
Redbridge Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Redbridge Community School?
Redbridge Community School currently has 1,120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redbridge Community School take?
Redbridge Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Redbridge Community School?
Redbridge Community School is in Southampton, SO16 9RJ, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redbridge Community School have a sixth form?
No, Redbridge Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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